Orange Botswana Tuesday announced the launch of an improved Orange Money Visa card featuring a new design, features, chip and PIN functionality as it continues its efforts to better service unbanked niche.

Through this partnership with VISA Orange money has enabled 530,000 subscribers an opportunity to participate in financial transactions thereby furthering individual well beings.

As you all know the Orange Money Visa card was first launched in 2013. And to date we remain the first and only mobile network operator to offer a card linked to a mobile money wallet. Today we are raising the standard and taking our mobile money wallet to new levels, now with an enhanced extra security features, the new Orange Money Visa Card can be used internationally, anytime and anywhere in the world,” said Lame Madibe, Marketing Communications Manager at the official launch Tuesday.

The Orange Money Visa Card has been a key catalyst in the growth of Orange Botswana accounting for 24% of all Visa Debit cards in Botswana in 2016. Since inception it has linked over 170,000 cards showing that it has created a beneficial effect for the average Motswana.

The Orange Money Visa card is premised on 3 main features and allows the purchaser to purchase or link their card to withdraw and swipe at any Visa authorized ATM or POS.

“The new Orange Money Visa Card is ideal for students, companies that have employees that travel regionally or globally or for the everyday customer that travels outside of Botswana,” said Seabelo Pilane, Orange Money Director.

He said, “We look forward to announcing additional services that cater to all our customer’s need and expectations.”